The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-02-05

group Of trees above the lawn. There was
a good view Of the house to be had from
there.
1T will take US five minutes to go and
five minutes to come back, she said, When
he demurred Oh the plea OF time, and
your trap cannot be put TO III less time than
that" She spoke with a slightly impe-
rious manner, for she had not been accus-
toned to contradiction. Ii was only III
this occasional imperiousness that Neron-
lea showed herself the rich and much
INDUCED woman whom all the world was
enyying.
Her object in drawing Colonel Lyndon
aside was to speak to him about Lefty, in
whom, as she had not failed TO see, he
took q warm interest: but when, in obe-
dience 10 her request, he Set Oft to walk
with her to her favorite point OF view, she
felt a difficulty in entering upon the sub
jeet, which was altogether new to her.
! lie opened the conversation by making
n simple remark about the beauty OF
the valley. Veronica answered him alb
sently, for a little conflict was going
on i'll her mind. She might befrlend
Lefty without asking Colonel Lyndon's ad-
vice. Did she really wish for his advice,
or was it only that she desired TO recon-
mend herself in his eyes? 1t was the first
time the proud Veronica had ever wished
to recommend herself particularly to any
one, and she could not altogether under
stand her own feelings.
Colonel Lyndon" she said abruptly, II
want to speak to you-to ask your advice.
| The fact $50 far az she could judge of
/ his expression, he looked surprised-"I
can't get that poor little thing, Lefty Nor
1 ,,e nf 1,.l Il ra,,t To hulyx ha,
How is it to be done?n
A curious feeling of annoyance swept
over the Colonels mind as Veronica asked
/ him this question. Not being able to an
swer it after the Off hand manner in which
it wes put-a fashion which was the result
of embarrassment, and not, as he might
have thought, of want of feeling
he was silent, and she went on hur-
riedly, Il am rich and l should like to use
my riches in making other people happy.
| She is dear, modest little creature, and
] she has interested me-
| "But l don't know" interrupted the
| Colonel, that Miss Morrison wants any,
| thing done for her at present.
| The color famed 10 Neronica's face; she
wished she had left Lefty and her affairs
alone; but, being so far engaged, she was
bound to 60 on.
"Oh. I know she is comfortable with the
Winstanleys," she said holly, but there
may be changes even among them, and
| they will not want governess for ever.
What l should like would be to make the
| poor childs future secure. l could do it
SO easily-settle some money upon her, or
something Of the SORT. A few thousands
are nothing to me-
1t was far from Veronica's intention TO
boast of her wealth; she only wished the
Gnla 10 xhnA "a,
cere in her offer OF assistance, and that
| what might seem fantastic in another was
perfectly simple in her. The Colonel read
| her differently and he answered with an IT.
responsiveness that cut her to the quick.
He did not see, he said, how any such pro-
posal could be made to Miss Morrison.
She was proud, and Justly proud Of her
position, and he felt convinced that she
would not wish TO give it up. If there
should later be any change in her life, and
if then Miss Browne cared to help her. he
felt no doubt that she would have little
difficulty in finding some suitable way of
doing so. He hoped, however, here his
| voice changed curiously-that if there was
any change it would be for the better
After that Veronica RETAINED from any
questions.
She was unusually silent that evening,
and they asked her If she felt tired. and
then she became feverishly gay, and talked
so fast and so wildly that mild natured
Janet was amazed.
What is it, yeronca2" she asked. "One
would think the air of the moors had got
into your head
They were alone in Veronica's pretty
sleeping room, to which her friend had ac-
companied her to bid her goodnight.
To Janet's amaZement her light question
10 no
| moors, said Veronica, cor perhaps it is
new experience. l have found out that it
is possible for a lich woman, and"-her full
| voice broke-"one who wishes to use her
riches WE'LL TO be dsliked- despised"
A rich woman! You! SO generous and
good rs you are-despised! My dear Vera"
said Janet, looking anxiously into her
friends face, ARE you sure you feel quite
| well to- night?p
My wits are not wandering, if that is
what you mean, Janet believe not, at
least. NV dear, l have been spoiled; you
all spoil me, every one of you. Tell me a
few wholesome truths. Let NE know that
money and cleverness can't do everything
in this world; allow NE to sit in sackcloth
and ashes for little time, and repent, and
perhaps then l may be worthy of sym
pathy."
My dear Veronica, you are raving.
"No, Janet, am only defeated, and, as
it is my first defeat, I don't seem to enjoy
it. Good night, dear"
"But, Veronica
But, Janet, l will tell you nothing;
there is nothing to tell; leave me alone, and
shall soon get accustomed TO my new
character. Who knows that may not like
! myself better in it than | have ever liked
myself before
ITO BE CONTINUED.